What are the responsibilities and job description for the Desk attendant position at UnityPoint Health?
Overview
UnityPoint Health
Moline, IL
Diabetes & Endocrine
Monday-Thursday 8 : 30am-5 : 00pm; Friday 8am-4pm
32 hours per week, Full-time benefits
As an Experience Specialist / Receptionist, you are the first person to greet patients as they walk into our clinics. Primary duties will include checking-in patients, assisting with scheduling, answering phones, processing co-payments and follow up appointments as needed.
Customer service, empathy and compassion are the biggest assets in this position.
Responsibilities
Greets patients and visitors and obtains accurate information and signatures for office records
Obtain signatures on all forms pertinent to the patient’s current visit from the patient or family member who has authority to sign on behalf of the patient.
Photo-copy & scan insurance cards and driver’s licenses.
Adhere to all confidentiality policies and procedures.
Answers telephone calls promptly and accurately. Takes telephone messages and directs calls in an appropriate and professional manner.
Retrieves, files photocopies or scans medical correspondence, reports and miscellaneous items, as requested.
Collects payments, issues receipts and reconciles daily accounts receivable activity to prepare for daily deposits.
Demonstrates initiatives to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
Integrates and demonstrates FOCUS values and Expectations for Personal and Service Excellence to guide professional behaviors, while adhering to the policies and procedures of UPH-DM.
Balance team and individual responsibilities; be open and objective to other’s views; give and welcome feedback; contribute to positive team goals;
and put the success of the team above own interests.
Open and / or closes the clinic following specific guidelines of the individual clinic.
Refer patients who need financial assistance with their clinic / hospital bills to a Financial Advocate.
Perform functions other than described due to extenuating circumstances.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education :
High School Degree or Vocational School Graduate
Experience :
- Previous medical office experience preferred
- Strong customer service skills
- Excellent computer skills and abilities
- Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures
- Strong personable skills to interact with physicians, health care team members, patients and support systems
- Effective communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Customer and patient focused
- Medical terminology / background a plus!
Why UnityPoint Health?
- Commitment to our Team For the second consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
- Culture At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
- Benefits Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Development We believe equipping you with support and is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
- Community Involvement Be an essential part of our core purpose to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Last updated : 2024-09-27
